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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,284.08, 360,203.10 and 113,983.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,284.08, 360,203.10 and 113,983.57 is: 170,869.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,284.08 : 360,203.10 = 113,983.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,284.08/360,203.10 = 113,983.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,284.08x = 360,203.10 × 113,983.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,284.08x = 41,057,235,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,057,235,263.07/240,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,869.56

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